Timeline: Seattle arena and Sonics relocation

April 16, 2014

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June 19 and 20, 2012: Chris Hansen meets with the King County Council and Seattle City Council to explain his plan and answer tough questions. Hansen says he has already checked out alternative sites and has settled on Sodo. He tries to put misconceptions to rest about public financing, and explains why he doesn't want the issue to go to a public vote.

Elaine Thompson/Associated Press

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June 19 and 20, 2012: Chris Hansen meets with the King County Council and Seattle City Council to explain his plan and answer tough questions. Hansen says he has already checked out alternative sites and has settled on Sodo. He tries to put misconceptions to rest about public financing, and explains why he doesn't want the issue to go to a public vote.